Talk Morgan Forums Morgan Sports Cars Maintenance & Servicing Something to consider if you have bumpers

This is the factory original setup on my 2009 +4. Already "optimised" with some added washers, so the bolt is not protruding over the nut like on Rog's car.

That's better. I think the brackets would need to be removed/slackened off to first get the bolts in.


Thanks Peter. I would speculate that the bracket is already made from a low quality grade of spring steel. I don't think that it is regular ductile mild steel.

Also when I was hit the bracket wasn't damaged. The material didn't yield, it sprung back and recovered. Yes heat treatments or a better grade may possibly extend the yield point even further but I think Morgan have done a reasonable job with the current bracket at protecting the delecate chassis. But it is just a shame those nuts and bolts were the way they were...

Countersunk screws are a great idea in this situation. Taping over the hex portion to prevent crud getting in might help for ease of subsequent screw removal.

I have been waiting but cant hold my breath any longer, what about a little pad of Dave W material on top of Rogers mod to spread the load even more?
I too have suffered the same problem, parked at LeMans in the Vinmog group, as the first there we were at the front row and a Belgian? DH coupe was seen parked hard behind me on a slope at lunch time. When we came to leave the circuit (last out) the damage was noted. Never did see that car again...(no note) so when I eventually get round to fixing the damage this mod will be employed.

Rog, did you measure/try - is the bracket hole diameter large enough for M10 or will I need to enlarge? The original screw size of 3/8 is around 0,96mm, so asking before ordering.

Thanks

Peter

Yes M10's fitted through the slots in my brackets, I did try a bolt first that I had laying around. Also I ordered up M10’s x 75lg as the nuts and washers are a tad thicker compared to the M8’s